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Lindsey Morris“The treatment requires patients to carry mutations in their DNA repair genes, but more than 70% of patients do not carry these genes,” says Chunhong Yan, PhD.
Hannah Litteer"It's a testament that, when you plant the seed, someday harvesting will come," says Ana Carolina Morandini, DDS, PhD.
Milledge Austin"This grant represents a spectrum of sectors, including medical, behavioral health, mental health, public health, nursing and social work,” says Alicia Becton, PhD.
Denise Parrish“If retinopathy of prematurity is treated early, vision can be improved or saved, and we can protect the future of these infants,” says Yusra Zaidi, PhD.
"It can help us better understand how gum disease connects with obesity and metabolic disorders,” says Ana Carolina Morandini, DDS, PhD.
"Funding is crucial for this type of research to be continued and for new and better treatments to be created," says Ali Arbab, MD, PhD.
Felicia BaskettGraeme Connolly, PhD, has served Augusta University for 25 years in various roles in the Department of Kinesiology.
Paige Tucker"It's an engagement opportunity every single year our students are able to have that also serves one of the greatest needs in our region," says AU President Russell T. Keen.
Heather Henley“A patient’s immune system is unique. With clearer markers, we can better understand how to tailor therapies to each person’s condition," says Mohammad Oliaeimotlagh, MD.
“Paceline funding has given us the ability to continue this work. I am very grateful for their support and hopeful for the future of this treatment,” says Kebin Liu, PhD.
Rebecca Gaylor"The strong presence of AU faculty and trainees at the APS Summit is a powerful testament to our leadership in physiological research," says Jennifer Sullivan, PhD.
Jamison Guice“I feel our facilities are key enablers for initiatives that drive integration, persistence and success,” says Jeffrey Keenan.
“I have taken care of patients who had a complete blockage in a major leg artery and had no idea they had any problem," says Brian H. Annex, MD.
Sidhartha Wakade"This is a student-centered and student-led program with an incredible outreach arm to the campus and the sciences at AU and the CSRA," says Guido Verbeck, PhD.
"It’s an opportunity for children to interact with high-level curriculum and benefit from the same resources we bring into our classrooms," says Kim Barker, PhD.
Miguelangelo HernandezSuzanne Mathis' paper, “The Re-Emergence of Measles,” was published by "Dimensions of Dental Hygiene" in the May/June edition.
"FAST takes a completely different approach from traditional nanotechnology," says Stephen Hsu, PhD.
“It is also an honor to join the incredible list of past Top 10 in 10 recipients and see all they have done for the greater Augusta area,” says Isaac Brinberg, DMA.
"I think Augusta keeps leveling up, and it’s thrilling to be seen as somebody who’s making an impact on the community," says A.B. Osborne.
“We're introducing fourth through eighth grade kids to computer science, programming and cyber security,” says Michael Nowatkowski, PhD.